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Thursday, Oct 22nd: K3-K5 & 6th-8th Grade Pumpkin Patch Field Trips (bring bag lunches), Chess Scholars Club
Friday, Oct 23rd: Spiritwear, Early Release at Noon
Monday, Oct 26th : Business as Ususal
Tuesday, Oct 27th: Coding Club
Wednesday, Oct 28th: All School Mass, Guitar & Ukulele Club, Focus Group for Strategic Planning
Thursday, Oct 29th: 4th & 5th Grade Field Trip (bring bag lunch)
Friday, Oct 30th: Spiritwear
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Monthly School Calendar
View our live, updated calendar for the most current information. Click on the event to see important information such as location, contact person, and more!
To view: FACTS Family Portal > Menu > Calendar
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Join Our School
Rosary Chain This October
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October is dedicated to the Holy Rosary, we invite all families to participate in our October Family Rosary Prayer Chain. Our goal is to have a family pray the Rosary each day throughout the month.
By signing up for a day, your family will join in a beautiful chain of prayers and help teach your children about the gift that is the Rosary!
Helpful guide for teaching your children about the Rosary this October.
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Prayers for Pope Leo XIV
We invite our school community to join us in praying for Pope Leo XIV, who has been diagnosed with lung cancer. The attached prayer card asks for the intercession of St. Peregrine, patron saint of those with cancer, and our Blessed Mother. Let us keep Pope Leo XIV in our prayers and entrust him to the loving care of Our Lady of the Rosary.
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Feast Day of
St. John Paul II
October 22nd
One of the most influential saints of modern times, St. John Paul II, inspired millions of young people through the creation of World Youth Day. He shared the beauty of God's plan for human love thorugh his Theology of the Body teachings & has corageously proclaimed hte Gospel around the world.
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Mass Planned By: 8th Grade
Cantors: Summer, Mia, Violet
Altar Servers: David & Milo
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The Front Office receives a variety of forms for different programs and departments each week. To ensure forms are delivered to the correct person in a timely manner, please include the name of the staff member, coach, or department the form should be directed to when dropping it off.
If you are in charge of a club or fundraiser or anything else that has instructed parents and students to turn anything into the front office, please also be sure to inform the front office by sending an email so we can know where to direct the submissions to.
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Picture Retake Day is scheduled for Thursday, November 12th from 9 AM - 10 AM.
Students who were absent on the original picture day or who would like a retake must complete the form below no later than October 21st so we can plan accordingly.
If you sign-up for a retake, the retake photo is the one that will be used in the yearbook unless we know day of (11/12) that you would like to use the original photo.
To Order:
- Go to mylifetouch.com
- Create an account or login
- Use Code EVTCT3Z98 (9/25) or EVTVJ8PSAW (11/12)
- Use Discount Code F2610OFF for 10% off
There are order forms on the trophy table.
Please Note: LifeTouch is no longer accepting late cash or check orders. If you have questions about your child's photo order or need assistance, please contact 800-736-4753.
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Original Works Due!
We are extending our deadline. Please turn in your packets with check or cash by Friday, October 23rd!
Packets were sent home last week with information, artwork, and order forms. Proceeds from the program benefit St. Joseph School ... and you get a personalized keepsake!
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Welcome to FACTS!
In case you missed our back to school newsletter, please review the FAQ for information & resources regarding FACTS Family Portal & Tuition Management.
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Hot Lunch
Hot lunch will be ordered online this year! The ordering process will remain the same, with families ordering meals in advance for the following month.
Please see the step-by-step guide below. We encourage families to review the instructions before placing their first order.
November Order Window Closed (closed October 20th)
No late orders will be accepted.
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Thursday, Oct 22nd: Sheila L.
Monday, Oct 26th: Angela C.
Tuesday, Oct 27th: Sarah T.
Wednesay, Oct 28th: Alganesh E.
Thursday, Oct 29th: Jessica M.
Friday, Oct 30th: Katie L.
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Thank you to all those who have been signed up for lunch duty.
We need parents/grandparents who haven't completed their 6 volunteer days to sign-up for open dates.
All volunteers must complete the safeguard certification. Please contact the parish for more information on signing up for a safegaurd training.
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This Week
Tosa Cares Cereal Drive
SJS will be collecting unopened boxes of cereal starting October 5th through November 5th. 3rd, 4th, & 5th graders will walk to Tosa Cares on Novemeber 5th to delivery the ceral. Please contact Ms. Thompson with any questions.
Soup & Chili Cook-Off
Cooks needed for our annual soup & chili cook-off. Deadline to sign-up is November 26th. See the flyer for more details. Please contact Erin Murphy (epitterle@yahoo.com)
View Flyer Here
All Saints Day & Día de los Muertos Display
As we prepare to celebrate All Saints Day and Día de los Muertos, our Spanish program will be creating an ofrenda (altar) and bulletin board to honor and remember loved ones who have passed away. Families are invited to send in a photo of loved ones to be included in the display throughout October. Please see flyer for more details.
Please contact Señora Wall or Señora Fitzwilliams if you have any questions.
View Flyer Here
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Newsletter Submission Process | |
If you would like something added to the weekly newsletter, please complete the google form below.
Newsletter Format Change:
- Beginning this school year, newsletter announcements & events will primarily be published with a link to a flyer, registration page, or website.
- A flyer, graphic, website link, or registration page is required for publication
All submissions are due by Tuesday at noon if you would like it included in the Thursday newsletter.
| | | | QUESTION | CONTACT | | FACTS Tuition / Payment | View FAQ first then contact
Principal VanVreede
vanvreedeb@stjosephschooltosa.com | | FACTS Family Portal | View FAQ first then contact
Front Office
sjsoffice@stjosephschooltosa.com | | Athletics | Paul Petrides
paul.f.petrides@outlook.com | | After School Care | Christine Salerno
CSalerno@gwcymca.org
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